Strategic Location & Network
3,700 Km Marine HighwayDirect access to the commercial, industrial & agricultural heartland of North America with a network of over 40 ports.
Discover the unique competitive advantages that set us apart.
Reliability & Capacity
99.5% Reliability RatingOur System provides more than 99.5% availability and reliability; available capacity allows your cargo to arrive on time
99.5% Reliability RatingOur System provides more than 99.5% availability and reliability; available capacity allows your cargo to arrive on time
Business Incentive Programs
$3.6 BillionCost savings compared to the next least expensive mode of transportation
$3.6 BillionCost savings compared to the next least expensive mode of transportation
Environmentally Responsible Maritime Commerce
Nearly
7 x
7 x
More fuel efficient than trucks
To move 30,000 tonnes
1SHIP
301Rail Cars
964Trucks
Highway H2O Community’s Commitment to a Green and Safe Environment
In support of The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s commitment to reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions and protect the environment, various initiatives and achievements are attained and celebrated among our Highway H2O community of port partners, members and stakeholders. Highway H2O supports the establishment of a Green Shipping Corridor initiative strengthening the supply chain.
The Seaway System
Gateway to the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River
200+ million
net tons of cargo that travels on the waterway on an annual basis
227,000
in US and Canadian jobs
$34 billion
in business revenue
- Port Partners & Members
A Few Reasons to Become a HWY H2O Member
Widely recognized branding
Advertisements are placed in a variety of markets around the world reaching HWY H2O’s target audience
Exposure in domestic and international markets
HWY H2O’s marketing strategy taps into new market opportunities, reaching a wider audience for global recognition
Access to market research and webinars
Convenient to attend, attendees can login to a webinar in any location and gain valuable insight into what’s new in the industry
HWY H2O Marketing
Marketing resources and collateral is readily available to all members to support the benefits of utilizing the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System
